Slime

Slime doesn't have to be used as a Halloween themed activity so you may want to email this one to yourself to use later on... like for Dr. Suess Day and call it ooblek.

Kids love slime! It's a great idea for a class party. You can make a batch prior to the party to set up as a "center" activity to play with or have it as an activity to make as a craft for the party. It can be bagged up in a Ziploc to take home! Check with the classroom teacher regarding supplies - she may have a stash! In any case, you will need:

• 2 cups of white glue (Elmer's)
• 2 cups water
• liquid food coloring (I like to make bright green for Halloween)
• 1 tsp borax
• 2 mixing bowls
• wooden spoon or rubber spatula

1. Pour glue into a mixing bowl and slowly add 1 and a half cups of water.
2. Add several drops of liquid food coloring.
3. In another bowl, dissolve borax in 1/2 cup of water.
4. Add dissolved borax to glue mixture.
5. Knead for ten minutes until slime separates between your fingers.

Sometimes the mixture turns out better if you let it sit overnight in an airtight container. It can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks. You will knead  the slime before use if sotred overnight. i assure you will hear lots of, "eew," and, "gross" and, of course, "cool!"